2015 Lincoln MKZ Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 8% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While car is in motion the airbag warning light suddenly goes on at the same time the air conditioning goes off and will not go back on. Simultaneously the radio and power window and power seats and power mirror stop working. To date this has happen approximately eight times.”
NHTSA complaint #11021291, filed 2017-09, 20,000 miles“4 times since car was brand new I have had to contact dealer and corporate Lincoln about the same very dangerous reoccurring problem. They continue to not be able to fix. The problem happening,and again today is that the airbag warning light goes on and the air conditioning stops working and the power windows won't open on passenger side and the radio won't go on and power drivers seat move back and forth on its own while driving!!!! Problems happen both while driving and in stationary position. This has happened since approximately july 2015 through today august 2017. …”
NHTSA complaint #11020631, filed 2017-08, 4,000 miles“Seat belt sensor does not come on all the time when seat is occupied, horn does not work all the time. I was informed that this could be a major problem if left unrepaired. I cant seem to get my local Lincoln dealership to fix the problem weither its a module or something else.”
NHTSA complaint #11231819, filed 2019-07“The problem happening,and again today is that the airbag warning light goes on and the air conditioning stops working and the power windows won't open on passenger side and the radio won't go on and power drivers seat move back and forth on its own while driving!!!! Problems happen both while driving and in stationary position. This has happened oct 25. 2020. I found out ll this after starting the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11367088, filed 2020-10Related service bulletins
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 14% |
| 2015 | 7 | 8% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 68 | 47% |
| 2011 | 66 | 46% |
| 2010 | 96 | 56% |
| 2009 | 66 | 58% |
| 2008 | 166 | 59% |
| 2007 | 184 | 71% |
Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ
16 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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